17-02-2010, 09:48 AM
Hi
I am a Compulsive Gambler. Yes, you are right, we as CG's are like little children, & it is very hard to try
and talk to us about our problem. If he gets upset, steer clear of the subject as best you can.
Having said that, he does know he has a problem. Can you try to talk to him re Gamblers Anonymous?
We are all fellow gamblers, and know of all his problems. We have all been there before so to speak. <!-- s
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Perhaps suggest he could ring a helpline and get some advice? GAMCARE does run a helpline service online. Either way, he would be totally anonymous.
The other avenue for you is GAMANON. It is run by relaatives of gamblers, and it's members are all relatives or friends
of the gambler. They will be able to talk about your problem from your perspective. This would be very helpful to you
in understanding what is involved in overcoming this addiction.
Best wishes
roy
I am a Compulsive Gambler. Yes, you are right, we as CG's are like little children, & it is very hard to try
and talk to us about our problem. If he gets upset, steer clear of the subject as best you can.
Having said that, he does know he has a problem. Can you try to talk to him re Gamblers Anonymous?
We are all fellow gamblers, and know of all his problems. We have all been there before so to speak. <!-- s
--><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_e_smile.gif" alt="" title="Smile" /><!-- s --> Perhaps suggest he could ring a helpline and get some advice? GAMCARE does run a helpline service online. Either way, he would be totally anonymous.
The other avenue for you is GAMANON. It is run by relaatives of gamblers, and it's members are all relatives or friends
of the gambler. They will be able to talk about your problem from your perspective. This would be very helpful to you
in understanding what is involved in overcoming this addiction.
Best wishes
roy